Guided Tour Delos

Uncover the myths and legends of ancient Greece on an educational 5-hour tour of Delos from Mikonos. With an expert historian guide, discover ancient monuments like the Temple of Apollo and the Sacred Way. Enrich your historical knowledge at the Museum of Delos; marvel at the archaic Sanctuary of Artemis; and learn about the culture of the Greek empire from your expert guide.

Opt to upgrade your tour to include lunch at a Mykonian farm and a walking tour of Mykonos Old Town.

HIGHLIGHTS

5-hour tour of the ancient town of Delos from Mykonos

Visit archaic monuments like the Temple of Apollo and the Sanctuary of Artemis

Learn about the fascinating history of the Greek empire from your expert guide

Upgrade your tour to include lunch at a Mykonian ranch and a walking tour of Mykonos Old Town

Get picked up and dropped off at your hotel or cruise ship port

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Our vehicle and escort will pick up you at approx. 09:00 from your hotel or your cruise ship and transfer you to the new port of Mykonos where you will meet your tour guide and sail to Delos island on our small traditional handmade wooden boats for a visit of the most important ancient civilization archaeological site of the Eastern Mediterranean. After approx. 35-40' we arrive at the legendary island and at this point, you dissembark for a 2 hour 15 minute visit on this beautiful 'UNESCO world heritage' landmark. Please note that there is a chance that you will dissembark with small tenders, depending on traffic and various conditions.

Once on the island your tour guide will take you through the entire ancient city with its market places, the public squares, the Temple of Apollo, the sanctuary of Artemis, the old city & the amphitheater and walk down the celebrated Lion Street. You will also visit the museum of Delos and admire the Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic and Roman Sculptures, a collection of vessels from all the periods as well as small items used in the every day life of the inhabitants. Researches of the ancient stones found on the grounds indicate that Delos has been inhabited since the 3rd millennium BC.At the end of your tour and before you board the small traditional boat to return back to Mykonos you can take a break and enjoy a refreshment at the café next to the Museum.

For those who will not join us for our supplementary options, transportation service will be provided back to your hotel or to a location of your choice on the island.